Tuesday, December 14 For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power.​—Phil. 4:13.

[Áine]

Tuesday, December 14

For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power.—Phil. 4:13.

 

“When I think about the trial I have gone through, I know that I could not have faced it on my own.” Have you ever said something like that? Many of us have. Perhaps you said it after reflecting on how you were able to cope with a serious illness or the death of a loved one. Looking back, you feel that you were able to go on from day to day only because Jehovah’s holy spirit provided you with “power beyond what is normal.” (2 Cor. 4:7-9) We also rely on holy spirit to deal with the influence of this wicked world. (1 John 5:19) In addition, we have to struggle against “wicked spirit forces.” (Eph. 6:12) Jehovah’s holy spirit helps us by giving us the power, or strength, to fulfill our responsibilities despite trials. The apostle Paul felt that he was able to keep working and to accomplish his ministry despite his trials because he relied on “the power of the Christ.”—2 Cor. 12:9. w19.11 8 ¶1-3

[Vinnie]

One day we will all look back and truly know how much Jehovah helped us.  

[daydream]

My recent mishap that caused a balance problem for me has  make me an invalid for the last 3 weeks. Slowly but surely I have made incremental improvement to my gait. Being confined to the house have given me pause for thought regarding my spiritual condition. Only today did I noticed a discernable return to normalcy in moving about. Thank you Jehovah for making it possible for me to enjoy being housebound, something I thought would not be possible because of my need to go out 7 times a week. 

Normally I would dread the end of the month when my hours are low. My spiritual report card. More reds than blue. 

Tomorrow morning I should be in a prime state to enjoy my telephone witnessing and be in a good mood for once.

Edited December 14, 2021 by happiness IS

[wallyahoo]

8 hours ago, happiness IS said:

My recent mishap that caused a balance problem for me has  make me an invalid for the last 3 weeks. Slowly but surely I have made incremental improvement to my gait. Being confined to the house have given me pause for thought regarding my spiritual condition. Only today did I noticed a discernable return to normalcy in moving about. Thank you Jehovah for making it possible for me to enjoy being housebound, something I thought would not be possible because of my need to go out 7 times a week. 

Normally I would dread the end of the month when my hours are low. My spiritual report card. More reds than blue. 

Tomorrow morning I should be in a prime state to enjoy my telephone witnessing and be in a good mood for once.

Relying On Jehovah Makes Us Powerful No Matter Where Our Trials Come From Or What Form They Take
2 Corinthians 4:8-9